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Gain control of your numbers. Drive performance with confidence​.

Is Your Company’s Financial Performance Where It Should Be?
In today’s construction environment, strong operations are not enough. To succeed, you need a clear understanding of the numbers behind your business. This practical course helps construction professionals tackle key challenges, including:

• Labour shortages and productivity issues
• High overhead and avoidable costs
• Low profit margins and cash flow struggles

Developed specifically for Canadian construction professionals, this course bridges the gap between financial concepts and day-to-day project execution. Attendance at all 3 half-day sessions earns 4 Gold Seal credits.

You Will Learn To:

• Understand essential accounting principles and reports
• Read financial data and make confident decisions
• Track labour productivity and reduce job site inefficiencies
• Set clear profit targets using simple formulas
• Justify capital purchases through cost-benefit analysis
• Improve billing, collections, and job costing accuracy
• Identify and address overhead excesses
• Avoid cash flow shortfalls through effective forecasting
• Manage risk using insurance, bonding, and internal controls
• Tackle the skilled labour shortage with smart HR policies
• Use KPIs and analytics to measure what matters
• Navigate the accounting cycle and financial statements
• Understand revenue recognition, accruals, and GAAP basics

Immediate Impact on Your Bottom Line

This is not a theory-heavy course. Every module is designed to deliver real-world value that can be applied to your projects and company right away.

Who Should Attend:  

• Contractors and sub-trades in all fields of construction – generals, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, roofing, housing and more.
• Aspiring business owners looking to turn their skills into a profitable, sustainable business
• Experienced contractors planning to grow by increasing profits and streamlining operations.
• Whether you’re in the office or the field, you’ll learn to use financial data to make better decisions, improve results, and strengthen your company.

Course Format:

• Virtual instructor-led training (live and online). 
• This course is facilitated by the instructor via Zoom. Access information from the instructor will be provided to you in advance of the training.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation):

This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:

1. Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
2. A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

Course Dates:

1. October 7, 2025 - 8:30am-12:30pm
2. October 8, 2025 - 8:30am-12:30pm 
3. October 9, 2025 - 8:30am-12:30pm 

Attendance in all sessions is mandatory for course completion.

Next Scheduled Date:  TBA

Course Credits:

• 4 - CCA Gold Seal Credits 
• 12 - BC Housing CPD Points

This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations. You will be participating with industry peers from multiple regions.